A new biomaterial shows unprecedented success at eliminating bacteria that cause bone infections and promote the regrowth of injured bones.
Health
Routine test misses 70% of gestational diabetes cases
A new study urges doctors to turn to more dependable tests to prevent the development of type II diabetes in mothers and children.
Decorated nanospheres boost chemotherapy and cut side effects
Scientists are using decorated nanoparticles to precisely target tumors with chemotherapy, effectively reducing side effects.
Blocking key protein halts spread of cervical cancer tumors
New findings shed light on how cervical cancer spreads to the lymph nodes, opening the door for treatments that could stop the process.
3D printing creates human-like blood vessels in heart tissue
This 3D printing method could make lab-manufactured organ transplants not just a possibility but a viable reality.
AI and robotics join forces to revamp how medications are made
Scientists are speeding up drug formulation to breath new life into old medications and reduce risk of clinical trial failure.
Engineered blood cells could eliminate blood type matching to solve donor shortage
Taking inspiration from plankton, researchers create engineered blood cells that are an important step toward a universal blood supply.
New type of antiviral proves effective against all strains of dengue virus
This new class of antivirals could unlock treatment for viruses beyond just dengue that have been challenging to treat in the past.
Better organoids mean better brain models
Mimicking one of the body’s most complex organs isn’t easy, but researchers are making progress.
Finding the neural pathways behind the placebo effect
Understanding the placebo effect could lead to pain management therapies that are more effective than opioids without causing addiction.
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